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About Dilchad - Spitalfields
Dilchad was founded in 1962 by the Choudhury family, who were an instrumental part of the local Bengali community in the East End. Serving staple dishes from the Indian subcontinent ; this restaurant was a nest for students, factory workers and even politicians, who would come together for a 'taste of home’. Today, this very menu pays homage to the varying flavours of south east Asia,
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Butter Chicken (Mild)
£15.00
Madras
£12.00
Vindaloo
£12.00
Korai
£12.50
Korma
£12.00
Chicken Tikka Massala
£15.00
Bhuna
£12.00
Biriyani
£14.95
Rajma
£12.75
Shahi Vegan Korma
£12.75

Starters

Tandoori Lamb Chops
2 Pieces of Lamb chops, marinated in our selection of spices and grilled in the tandoor.
£13.00
Onion Bhaji
Finely chopped onion prepared in lentil and gram flours, lightly & spiced. Deep-fried until golden. Contains Egg
£6.50
Prawn Puree
Spicy prawns cooked in a slightly hot sauce with onions. Served with puree bread.
£8.50
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Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices. Grilled in the Tandoor Contains Fish Mustard and Soya
£9.50
Samosa
Aromatic spiced mix vegetable or minced lamb wrapped with light pastry & crispy fried. Contains Gluten
£6.25
King Prawn Puree
Spicy king prawns cooked in a slightly hot sauce with onions. Served with puree bread. G, C.
£10.50
Amritsari Fish (F)
Spicy battered tilapia fish with baby leaf salad.
£8.50
Tikka Starter
Tender cubes of protien marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard
£7.50
Lamb Sheekh Kebab (st)
Spiced minced lamb seasoned with coriander & onion, skewered and grilled in the Tandoor.
£8.25
Amritsari Calamari
£8.50

Chef's Specials

Butter Chicken (Mild)
One of India’s most popular restaurant dishes. This a buttery, mildly spiced tomato sauce with lovely lightly charred, smoky flavoured chicken tikka (thigh pieces) creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce Contains Milk, nuts
£15.00
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Chicken Tikka Massala
Britain's favourite, chicken tikka masala is easily the most popular Indian curry in the UK today. Boneless Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, that is then baked in a tandoor oven, and served in a creamy masala (spice mixture) sauce.
£15.00
Katmandu Chicken (Very hot)
The distinct aroma of the famous Naga chilli blended with fresh green chillies & Scotch bonnets in a medium dry dish. Mind blowing hot but addictive flavour.
£16.50
Kashmiri Rogan Josh (medium)
Originated in Kashmir at the time of the Moghul emperors. Tender lamb cooked in a rich tomato base, delicately flavoured with aromatic whole spices
£15.00
Machar Jhol
Pan fried Sea bass fillet sitting on top of a beautifully balanced with Bengali broth.
£16.50
Dilchad Special
The famous house dish, served since the 60’s. Combination of minced lamb and chicken, egg and fresh tomatoes in a medley of delightful medium spices.
£16.50

Tradional Dishes

Madras
Hot saucy dish which contains interesting flavourings in the form of tomato & lemon juice, along with a certain amount of chilli.
£12.00
Vindaloo
A favourite for those who love a spicy dish with potatoes.
£12.00
Garlic Chilli
Cooked in mix of Indian herbs & spices with extra garlic & green chillies
£12.50
Korai
This is a Punjabi dish prepared with onions, peppers, tomatoes & medium strength Punjabi spices ans fresh herbs
£12.50
Bhuna
Medium-strength dish with fresh herbs, spices, onions & tomatoes in a delicious thick gravy
£12.00
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Korma
The mildest curry on the menu, cooked with ground almonds & coconut in thick creamy sauce
£12.00
Tikka Massala
The favourite indian dish for many. A creamy, lightly spiced dish with coconut, almond & fresh cream (m). M.
£12.90
Jalfrezi
Richly flavoured with red peppers, green peppers, onions, spices & fresh green chillies, cooked ‘stir-fry’ style. Fairly hot in the palate
£12.50
Dansak
A famous Parsi dish. This dish brings the creaminess of lentils together with the tang of tamarind sauce and fairly hot spices.
£12.00

Tandoori Grills

All Tandoori dishes are marinated in a delicate combination of olive oil, mustard, yoghurt & our blend of spices & herbs. Grilled in the Tandoor oven. Served with salad and mint sauce

Tandoori King Prawns
King prawns marinated in delicate spices, a touch of chilli and carram seeds which are then grilled in the tandoor. Contains crustaceans, gluten, milk, mustard
£18.95
Tandoori Chicken
Half spring chicken with marinated with chefs mix of spices and mustard marinade
£12.95
Tikka Main
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard
£14.50
Salmon Tikka
Succulent fillets of salmon marinated with dill and mustard and light spices. (4 fillets) Grilled in the Tandoor
£17.50
Shashlik
Tender cubes of protein marinated in chef’s selected spices & yoghurt; Skewered with onions and peppers, Char-grilled for a marvellous flavour. Contains gluten, milk, mustard
£14.50
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A selection of our Chicken Tikka, lamb Tikka, lamb Sheek kebab, Paneer and Tandoori King prawn
£18.95

Vegan Specials

Shahi Vegan Korma
A classic Indian dish rich in coconut milk & almonds to give a mild creamy flavour. contains nuts
£12.75
Rajma
A popular North Indian dish, cooked with delicately spiced kidney beans, red and green peppers, onions and served in a medium dry sauce
£12.75
Soya raita
Soya based yogurt with cucumber and mint
£3.25
Courgette Kofta Bhuna
Koftas consisting of balls of grated, dehydrated courgettes mixed with light spices and gram flour covered in a medium spiced curry sauce.
£12.90
Vegan Masala
Britain’s favourite tikka masala, flavoured with herbs & tandoori spices cooked in coconut milk
£12.90
Sag Tofu
Pan fried tofu cubes smothered in spicy tempered spinach & sauteed onions. contains soya
£12.90

Vegetables

Saag Aloo (Vg)
A delicious option with tempered spinach with baby potatoes.
£7.25
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Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils
£7.25
Vegetable Curry (Vg)
medium spiced curry with a melody of fresh mixed vegetables.
£7.50
Achari Bhindi (Vg)
Okra with onions and panch phuran spices and pickles. contains mustard, seeds and sulphates.
£7.50
Bombay Aloo (Vg)
Baby potatoes cooked in medium spices.
£7.25
Saag Paneer
Tempered spinach with paneer cheese. Contains Milk
£7.50
Daal Makhni
Creamy Black lentils - speciality of the house.
£7.50
Mushroom Bhaji (Vg)
Sauteed mushroom in a tomato sauce.
£7.50
Chana Massala (Vg)
Chick pea cooked in a medium sauce.
£7.25

Biriyani

Biryiani’s are prepared with basmati rice, stir fried with your choice of ingredients & cooked with a selection of subtle spices. Served with a vegetable curry.

Biriyani
Biryiani’s are prepared with basmati rice, stir fried with your choice of ingredients & cooked with a selection of subtle spices. Served with a vegetable curry.
£14.95

Rice and Breads

Pulao Rice
Braised rice with saffron infused spices.
£4.50
Plain Naan
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread made in a tandoor,
£4.00
Plain Rice
Boiled Basmati rice.
£3.95
Stuffed Bread
A soft and pillowy Indian flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor, stuffed / topped with a choice of delicious flavours Please be aware the Peshwari naan contains nuts
£4.90
Fried Rice
Choice of fried rice
£5.50
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Brown Basmati Rice
£4.30
Tandoori Roti
A traditional Indian flat bread prepared with wheat flour, baked in the Tandoor.
£3.25
Peshwari naan
Naan stuffed with coconut and almond paste
£0.00

Salad

Chicken Tikka Ceasar Salad (M)
With naan croutons.
£9.50
Goat Cheese Mix Salad (M)
With spicy lemon dressing.
£9.00

Accompaniments

Papadom
£1.00
Mango Chutney
£1.00
Raita
Yoghurt with cucumber.
£3.25
Mint Sauce
House made sauce with mint and coriander
£0.00

Drinks

All soft drinks are ikon glass bottles

Voss Sparkling mineral water
375ml
£4.50
Coke Zero
£4.00
Coke
£4.50
Diet Coke
£4.00
Sprite
£4.00
Voss Still Mineral Water
375ml
£4.50

Desserts & Lassi

Kulfi (M) (N)
deliciously creamy, exotic mango or pistachio flavored traditional indian ice cream.
£3.90
Gulab Jamum (M) (N)
A traditional Indian sweet, deep fried dumplings in rose water syrup served with ice cream.
£5.50
Lassi
Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt-based drink.
£4.95
Vegan Mango Lassi
Soya based version of the popular lassi.
£4.95

Bottled Beers & Cider

Cobra
Award winning Indian beer
£4.50
Kingfisher
£4.50
Magners Original Cider 568m
£5.90
Peroni Zero
One of the best selling non alcohol beers, 330ml bottle
£4.50

Wines

L'Or de Sud Sauvignon Blanc
France| 100 % Sauvignon Blanc Powerful nose with seducing notes of exotic fruits lingering and fresh in the mouth.
£24.00
L'Or de Sud Merlot
France| 100 % Merlot Red cherry colour. Fruity, fine and elegant nose with ripe red fruits aromas with a peppery touch.
£25.00
Pinot Grigio
12.5% abv Italy| Garganega, Pinot Grigio The bouquet is ample with floral and fruity notes. The wine is full,pleasant and well -balanced.
£26.50
Prosecco Spumante Brut 20cl
Italy| 100% Glera An attractive floral nose of lemon and white blossom with a dry and crisp palate. Softly textured with a fine mousse and refreshing acidity.
£10.95
Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy| 100% Pinot Grigio Fragrant, elegant, dry blush wine, delicately crisp and aromatic with a refreshing balanced finish.
£19.95